DA: Delaware County Body Shop Insurance Scam Netted $85K

A four-year investigation by the Delaware County District Attorney’s office has resulted in the arrest of 11 people related to an alleged insurance fraud scheme centering around a Darby Borough body shop, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia.

According to reports, the scam was led by Frank Wilson, 45, of Middletown, Del., who allegedly damaged cars left at his repair shop, Transformer Collision Specialist on Summit Street in Darby, and submitted fraudulent insurance claims, tallying more than $85,000 in profits.

The Delaware County Daily Times reports that accomplices would allegedly leave their vehicles overnight at the shop, and Wilson would take the cars to another, nearby lot. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan told reporters that Wilson would ram the cars into a pole or slam a forklift into them. After the claim had been paid out, Wilson would repair the car at a lower price and take home the difference.

The affidavit cites surveillance reports which say that customers were seen leaving undamaged cars with Wilson, and those same cars showing extensive damage the next day despite never leaving the premises.

Wilson is charged with insurance fraud, attempted theft by deception, criminal mischief, receiving stolen property and other related offenses. The following people also face charges related to the scheme:

• Vernon White, 34, of Philadelphia
• Shakeya Miles, 32, of Cherry Hill, N.J.
• Nicole Walton, 41, of Philadelphia
• Pamela Fields, 51, of Philadelphia
• Letisha Johnson, 44, of Philadelphia
• Tywana Neal, 36, of King of Prussia
• Adiaha Bell, 32, of Philadelphia
• Conchetta Edwards, 58, of Philadelphia
• Jamar Grant, 27, of Philadelphia
• Ashely Wilson, 26, of Darby Township